If you have decided to stay in town for Spring Break this year and are looking for fun family ideas, have no fear! Today’s blog will give you ideas for quick day-trips as well as ideas for fun right here in the Triad. Feel free to comment below with other favorites.

Parks & Playgrounds

If you are not familiar with all of the options in our area, use our directory here! It will summarize all of the favorite spots in the Triad for you and will give you tips on which parks have equipment, shade, restrooms, etc. Why not make it a challenge to visit as many new parks as you can this spring?

For the Love of Books

All of our local Barnes & Noble stores have amazing story times and family events each month. We include these on our TMoM events calendar, and you can also see the events for each specific store on their website here. The Greensboro location donates a free book to our readers each time we do a Book Nook blog giveaway. Be sure to read our Book Nook blogs here to find great recommendations for children of all ages and adults, too.

Easter Egg Hunts & Visiting with the Bunny

You can find plenty of Easter Egg Hunts and opportunities for photos with the Easter Bunny on our Events Calendar here and our Egg Hunt list here. Another cute idea is to take a Easter Bunny Train Ride at the NC Transportation Museum in Spencer! Tanglewood Park is also offering Egg Hunt Hayrides!

Take Me out to the Ballgame

Both the Winston-Salem Dash and the Greensboro Grasshoppers are already back on the ball field! There are plenty of home games to catch over break. Visit their websites to view their schedules and also get the details on upcoming special family events. (Burlington Royals start their games in June and Hi Toms begin in May, so be sure to check our Event Calendar to stay in the loop!)

Stone Mountain State Park

Not to be confused with Stone Mountain in GA, this area is tucked away right here in NC. Located in Roaring Gap, NC, you can arrive at this destination in 1-2 hours from the Triad. This is one of the most peaceful and serene places for hiking, camping and enjoying nature. There is a 600 foot granite dome that you will see on your hike. The view is breathtaking! You can also fish and rock climb while you are here. This is one of my favorite places for tent camping, and also has spots for RV’s. Get all the details on their website here.

Boone

I am biased because I went to Appalachian State, but the mountains near Boone are just gorgeous. It is right next to Blowing Rock, so if you choose to do a weekend, you can hit some of the venues I mentioned above as well as spend a day in Boone. One of our favorite things to do is tour the campus, which changes every time we go. We love to visit the Mast General Store and stock up on clothing for mom and dad and candy for the kids! For lunch, our family loves Boone Bagelry and Macados. We also like to drive up to Howard Knob, which gives you an amazing view of Boone and the ASU campus. Right outside of town you can also visit Mystery Hill. In all my years of being in Boone, I have never been here, but have heard from many that it is worth popping by.

US National Whitewater Center

This is such a fun venue for families, especially those who have teens who may never want to do anything! It’s located in south Charlotte, so you can easily turn it into a few days of exploring the Queen City if you wish. Visit their website here to get details on zip-lining, outdoor concerts, whitewater rafting, paddleboarding, kayaking, rope climbing and more!

If you need even more ideas, visit our Directories page to search for anything else you may need. In addition, click the Recreation tab to see blogs on additional Day Trips, Camping, Arts & Crafts, Vacations, and more!